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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Unilateral red eye DDX}}


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==

Revisión del 21:32 3 ago 2015

Background

  • Bleeding of the conjunctival vessels into the subconjunctival space
  • Can be spontaneous or related to trauma
  • If large and associated with trauma, concern for occult globe rupture (obscured by hemorrhage)

Clinical Features

  • Painless
  • No effect on vision
  • May recall a history of mild trauma or valsalva
  • Examination
    • Fresh red blood on a white sclera with clear borders
    • Masks the conjunctival vessels

Differential Diagnosis

Unilateral red eye

^Emergent diagnoses ^^Critical diagnoses

Diagnosis

  • Clinical diagnosis

Treatment

  • Reassurance
    • Will resolve 10-14d

See Also

Source

Tintinalli